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This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council received a report regarding the state of mental and behavioral health in Arkansas. This report was months in the making. It makes clear that medical professionals are facing a mental health crisis in our state but the collaborative efforts involved in this study also provide a path forward to […]

Nationwide, just half of all high schools offer computer science courses.  That’s not the case here in Arkansas. Arkansas is recognized nationally as a leading state in the computer science education movement. When the General Assembly passed Act 187 in 2015, we became the first state to require every public high school and public charter […]

Returning House members and newly elected members are now preparing for the upcoming session. The 2023 Regular Session will begin on January 9 at noon. The pre-filing period for bills and resolutions began on November 15. So far, 14 bills have been filed in the House and 3 have been filed in the Senate. You […]

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When you choose to shop at a small business you are choosing to invest in your community. It is estimated that for every $100 spent in a local business, $68 recirculates and remains in the local economy. Local businesses are owned by people who live in your community. They donate to local causes and employ […]

Did you know that more than 12% of all turkeys produced in the United States are raised right here in Arkansas? Arkansas produces 27 million turkeys per year and ranks third in the nation in turkeys raised. But that’s not the only popular Thanksgiving dish that may have started its journey on an Arkansas farm. […]

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed to observe Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, 2022.A legal holiday by authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017.The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will also be closed Friday, November 25, 2022, by Governor’s Proclamation. Thanksgiving Holiday […]

Committees are an essential part of the legislative process. While in committee, a bill is reviewed, researched, and sometimes revised. Committee meetings also provide an opportunity for public comment.Committee selection is one of the first orders of business for newly elected members and returning members of the House.A House Caucus has been scheduled for 9 […]

The State of Arkansas will observe Veterans Day as an official state holiday on Friday, November 11, 2022.   State Capitol offices and state buildings will be closed.  The State Capitol will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Click here for a color version Click here for a grayscale version […]

Arkansas is home to more than 222,000 veterans.  That equals close to 10% of our adult population. Whether they served in times of war or peace, our veterans all share an unwavering belief in the cause of freedom.As we approach Veterans Day, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to those who despite the risk […]

Did you know that out of the over 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, over 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted? Right now, there are 292 children in Arkansas whose parents’ parental rights have been terminated and are currently seeking a forever family. November is National Adoption Month. […]

It is estimated that 225 people die every day from a drug overdose in America. In 2020, 547 people died from a drug overdose in Arkansas.The current opioid epidemic is one of the deadliest drug epidemics in our history. October 26 has been proclaimed as Opioid Awareness Day in Arkansas. It is a time for […]